🐇 truth about job hopping

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Good morning Reader!

When I started working, someone told me that if you switch jobs too often, you'll get labeled a "job hopper" and it'll be harder to get a job.

True or not? What do you think?

I think it's scare tactics by hiring managers. 🤣

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🐇 How long do people stay at jobs?

Three years into my first job, I switched companies for a 36% raise. I didn't think twice about it.

Turns out, the average tenure at a job is less than 4 years.

It's a lot shorter than I expected!

👉 How many jobs the average worker has

🧾 Receipt scanning apps

There are apps that will give you points for scanning in your grocery store receipts. And those points can be exchanged for gift cards.

It's not a ton... but every little bit counts, plus it's basically no effort!

(the main one I use now is Fetch Rewards)

👉 5 Apps that Pay for Grocery Store Receipts

😱 Put fears in perspective

It's OK to worry... but how much worry is too much worry? And how to avoid letting it spiral out of control?

David Champion writes about putting money fears into perspective on Can I Retire Yet? (great blog you should check out if you aren't familiar)

👉 Put Your Money Fears in Perspective

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Take care!

Jim

PS. Trump suggested that we make interest from car loans tax deductible (like mortgage interest), I explain on IG why that wouldn't help too many people.

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